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Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Actor · 1940–2017 · Corona, California, USA

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Biography

Michael Parks (born Harry Samuel Parks; April 24, 1940 – May 9, 2017) was an American singer and actor. He appeared in many films and made frequent television appearances, notably starring in the 1969–1970 series Then Came Bronson, but was probably best known for his work in his later years with filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Smith. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Parks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acted in 129

2020s

  1. 2022

2000s

  1. 2009

    Noble Things

    Pete Collins

  2. 2008
  3. 2007
  4. Grindhouse

    Earl McGraw (segments "Death Proof" / "Planet Terror")

  5. The Dead One

    Sheriff Ezra Stone

  6. 2006

    Fighting Words

    Benny the Heckler

  7. One Night with You

    Hunter Burnell

  8. 2005

    Miracle at Sage Creek

    Justice Stanley

  9. 2004

    The Librarians

    William Clark

  10. 2003
  11. 2002
  12. 2001

    Big Bad Love

    Mr. Aaron

  13. 2000

    Bullfighter

    Cordobes

1990s

  1. 1998

    Niagara, Niagara

    Walter

  2. 1997

    Julian Po

    Vern

  3. 1996
  4. 1995

    Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart

    Evan Powell

  5. 1994
  6. 1993

    SeaQuest DSV

    George Le Chein

  7. 1992

    Out of Control

    Pearlmutter

  8. Storyville

    Michael Trevallian

  9. 1991

    The Hitman

    Ronny 'Del' Delaney

  10. 1990
  11. The China Lake Murders

    Officer Donnelly

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. Billy the Kid

    Rynerson

  3. Prime Suspect

    Bill Nevins

  4. 1988
  5. Arizona Heat

    Larry Kapinski

  6. 1987
  7. 1986

    The Return of Josey Wales

    Josey Wales

  8. Club Life

    Tank

  9. French Quarter Undercover

    Det. Andre Des Moines

  10. 1985
  11. Spiker

    Coach Doames

  12. 1984
  13. 1982
  14. 1981

    Dial M for Murder

    Max Halliday

  15. 1980

    Turnover Smith

    Lt. Brophy

  16. Reward

    Michael Dolan

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Evictors

    Ben Watkins

  2. Fast Friends

    David York

  3. Breakthrough

    Sergeant Anderson

  4. 1978

    Rainbow

    Roger Edens

  5. Hunters of the Reef

    Jim Spanner

  6. Night Cries

    Mitch Haskins

  7. 1977
  8. Escape from Bogen County

    Jack Kern

  9. Love and the Midnight Auto Supply

    Duke

  10. Big Hawaii

    TV

  11. Sidewinder 1

    J.W. Wyatt

  12. Murder at the World Series

    Larry Marshall

  13. 1976

    Perilous Voyage

    Antonio DeLeon

  14. 1975

    Distant Early Warning

    Movie

  15. Armchair Detective: Mystery at Malibu

    Private Eye

  16. The Werewolf of Woodstock

    Moody

  17. 1974
  18. The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd

    Bradley Floyd

  19. Can Ellen Be Saved?

    Joseph

  20. 1973

    Between Friends

    Tony

  21. 1972
  22. 1970

1960s

  1. 1969

    The Young Lawyers

    Ron Baron

  2. Then Came Bronson

    Jim Bronson

  3. 1968

    A Hatful of Rain

    Johnny Pope

  4. 1967

    Stranger on the Run

    Vince McKay

  5. 1966
  6. The Idol

    Marco

  7. 1965

    Wild Seed

    Bill "Fargo" Warren

  8. Bus Riley's Back in Town

    Bus Riley

  9. 1963
  10. 1962
  11. 1961

    Straightaway

    TV

  12. The Asphalt Jungle

    Ty · 1 episode

  13. 1960

Directed 1

1980s

  1. 1986

    The Return of Josey Wales

    Director

Produced 1

Appearances4

2020s

  1. 2025

    Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks

    Self (archival footage)

2010s

  1. 2019

    Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk

    Self

1990s

  1. 1998

    Full Tilt Boogie

    Self